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M146 ECD

1995 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,375 mi
Last recorded146,375 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2008
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM146 ECD
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2008 146,375 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 146,375 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 137,633 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 130,968 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 124,878 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 518?

Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
6,367
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,904
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,373
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,837
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,465
position lamp(s) not working 1,178
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,104
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M146 ECD is a 1995 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1995 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 124,102 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 518 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,373 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M146 ECD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 518 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 31 years old, this BMW 518 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M146 ECD registered?

M146 ECD is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 13 March 1995.

Is M146 ECD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M146 ECD shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M146 ECD have outstanding finance?

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